nubby

adjective

ˈnə-bē How to pronounce nubby (audio)
Definition of nubbynext
as in nubbly
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout a nubby yarn that produces bumpy fabrics when woven

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Recent Examples of nubby The piece fell to her ankles in a soft, pale pink fabric with a nubby, plush surface and a structured collar. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026 Why else show nubby fleece trousers with a coordinating striped jacket, which nobody needs but would be a hoot to wear? — Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026 Textural, nubby and practical, this sweater is an instant classic. — Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026 The sandstone bouclé brings a soft, nubby texture that adds warmth without feeling heavy, and the low profile keeps the whole piece looking clean. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nubby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubby
  1. nubbly
  2. lumpy
  3. thick
  4. chunky
  5. clumpy
Adjective
  • Lifting the lid revealed a small tart topped with a tongue of Spanish sea urchin, resting on a nubbly bed of cancha nuts.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Definition of nubbly
Adjective
  • Stage nine had been highlighted as an opportunity for breakaway riders, featuring 3,300m of climbing over a lumpy parcours — with all the classified climbs preserved in the final 100km of the route.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Quarter to quarter results could be lumpy given macro uncertainty and trading’s seasonal strength in Q1, so management cautioned against annualizing the strong start.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Definition of lumpy
Adjective
  • The dishes use simple seasoning like thick Atlantic Salt, olive oil and lemon to enhance instead of masking the ingredients.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Sweltering heat waves, heavy rain and thick wildfire smoke have often made outdoor activities dangerous.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 July 2026
Definition of thick
Adjective
  • Since marrying The 1975 drummer George Daniel in July 2025, Charli has worn a vintage, round-diamond solitaire engagement ring, reportedly sourced from Claude Morady Estate Jewelry, with a chunky, sculptural platinum wedding band.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • Both Mojave soft sand and chunky rocks can be challenging in spots but the Subaru didn’t flinch.
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of chunky
Adjective
  • Just be careful not to add water, since even tiny amounts can cause melted chocolate to turn into a grainy, clumpy mess.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 June 2026
  • Using a vegetable peeler, shave a modest amount of Parmesan onto a plate (a mound of grated Parmesan may look impressive, but all that clumpy cheese mutes the dressing).
    — Sue Li, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2026
Definition of clumpy

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“Nubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubby. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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